PHILLIPS 66 CARRIER - PAOLA PRODUCTS PIPELINE STATION, Paola, Kansas | Refined Product Pipeline Infrastructure

PHILLIPS 66 CARRIER - PAOLA PRODUCTS PIPELINE STATION is a refined product pipeline facility located at 25760 West 343rd Street in Paola, Miami County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and serves as a key node in the regional transportation of refined petroleum products. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) 49 CFR Part 195, which governs hazardous liquid pipelines. As a refined product pipeline station, it is part of a network that typically includes pumping stations, storage tanks, and metering equipment to ensure safe and efficient product movement. This pipeline station plays a critical role in the supply chain for refined products such as gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel in the Midwest region. Its location in Kansas connects to broader pipeline infrastructure serving population centers and industrial users, supporting regional energy distribution and economic activity.

The facility is situated in a rural area of Miami County, Kansas, near agricultural land and waterways. Refined product pipelines pose risks of spills that could impact soil and water quality. The age of the pipeline and cathodic protection systems are key factors in corrosion prevention. Regulatory oversight under PHMSA requires integrity management programs to mitigate environmental risks.